HEALING SANCTUARY - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) & PTO for medical

401K with up to 6% match

Bonus program

Education reimbursement

Discount on procedures

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Idaho Falls. You will perform administrative duties such as scheduling and records management, and clinical tasks like vitals collection, patient preparation, and basic lab processing.

Attention to detail and excellent patient service are essential. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking measurements, documenting data, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting the physician with routine examinations and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or higher.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Experience in a doctor's or medical office.
• Ability to read and communicate in English; bilingual is a plus.
• General math skills and basic record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Record medical histories and enter data into medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist physicians with examinations.
• Take and process lab specimens and prepare for testing.
• Schedule appointments and handle general office duties.
• Operate basic diagnostic equipment and dispense medications as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Office computer systems

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and administration of investigative protocol. Must maintain a high degree of attention to detail and accurate records. Must provide good customer service in all forms of patient interaction. Must follow established protocols and procedures with exacting precision.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Transfer and organize data gathered from paper formats via computer, recorders, or scanners.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Collect blood, saliva, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Greet patients arriving at clinic.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking notes, or completing medical information forms.
• Schedule appointments for patients.
• Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
• Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
• Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Set up and operate medical treatment and laboratory equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley - all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. Current BLS Certification.

Experience: Work in a doctor's office or other medical office.

Equipment/Technology: Experience with office equipment, medical equipment used to obtain vitals, computer systems to enter data and process information.

Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.

Mathematical Skills: General math skills.

Mental Capabilities: Can regularly and consistently make sound judgments. Must be organized, attentive to details, critical thinker.

Interpersonal: Good communication skills, able and comfortable to collaborate with others to accomplish tasks.